Punknews Podcast

Em and John debate how bands grow and the best way to do it. 

Hallie Bulleit is back for a special appearance! She chops it up with Em and John and the cover the World/Inferno reissue, Juggalo's getting arrested, the new Linda Lindas video, and more!

Rest in Peace to two incredible artists. Also discussed- John Saw RUSH, Em saw MCR, the new Family Business, the Gee Vaucher foundation, and more. 

In this, um, "mid-year" special, Em and John play some of their favorite tracks from 2026, talk about what has come out, and cool records that will come out in the second half of the year. 

John laments the end of Colombia house. Em consoles. Also discussed- John saw Repo man with the Circle Jerks, the new Dear Landlord record, S.O.D. and more.

In this extended episode, Em and John cover A LOT. Topics tackled: Livenation shuttering four news properties, the return of Punk in the Park, Danzig's new movie, Afroman's new lawsuit, Rollins' new book, Harley re-recoording 'Age of Quarrel' and a looooot more. 

John recaps the crazy, sold out Summer Soiree 9: Black Market Clash!

Chemical X stops by to hang!

Nick and the Adversaries drop by to talk their new band!

Listen up Jerks! Em Moore plays the coolest tunes from a hot June for you!

Scarboro drops by to talk their new album!

In this special extended episode, John G does a long form interview with Chris of Crazy and the Brains! They talk about the band's origins, Chris getting jumped and beat down, the eras of the band, working with Tim Armstrong, and everything else in between!

Em and John talk the version of Sleep and New Order. Also discussed- pop meeting the underground with Turnstile's tour and Oliva Rodrigo's tour. 

Overthrow stops by this episode, hosted by Sammie B!

Dave of Big D and the Kids table stops by to talk the band's new album, 'The Good Ole Saturday Night'. Afterwards, Em and John talk John's Vegas adventure where he saw No Doubt and Sloppy Seconds.

Em Moore plays the coolest tracks from Spring 2026! Listen up, Beavis!

Kira Roesller stops by to talk her new album 'Enigma'! She also talks a little Black Flag, some Germs, and more!

Julia and Scott of Soft Palms stop by to talk their new record and their new book, 'How to Be Self-Reliant in the Music Business.' They stick around for the news to talk the new Scowl/Devo combo, Keith Morris facing down MAGA knuckleheads, Stig and Shaggy's play, and more!

Em and John cover a lot of very punk items, including the new Rolling Stones record, the Geto Boys reissue, MIA, and shakeups in the metal scene.

Em Moore plays the coolest bands from the upcoming Pouzza Fest! Listen up, dweeb!

Em and Sam talk smack. 

Em complains about being old because she is like 14. 

Em and John talk Em's new NoFX article, Fest, CBGB fest, Slayer, the Damned, and Afroman's appeal

Em, Sam, and John talk the rock hall results, the Afrika Bambaataa quagmire, Kat Moss' new solo show, new Bouncing Souls, and more stuff!

Em and John talk John's high concept, and ultimate failed, April Fool's strategy. 

David from the Casualties stops by to talk the band's new album!

Sam and John talk the current vinyl book, Nofx's conflict, Live Nation, Vinnie Vincent's new business model, and more!

The crew wishes Jello a quick recovery. Also discussed, the end of Punk in the park and Rock Hall of Fame inductions. 

Joe Lally stops by to talk the debut of his new project- Joe Lally, Yanni (Stinking Lizaveta), and Jason (Hot Snakes). Their debut show is March 12 in Philly at Johnny Brenda's! Deathbird Earth opens!

Dani Miller of Surfbort stops by to talk her new album 'Reality Star!'

John rants even more while Em listens. There is breaking news about the whole DK at Punk in the Park thing, though. Also covered- Home Front, John's love of Sublime, and Em's picks of the month. 

John is back! He yaps for two hours while Em listens, bemused. Topics covered- Green Day at the super bowl, Morrissey, Kim Gordon, and a bunch of other stuff. 

Chris Wrenn of Bridge 9 stops by to talk with Sam and Em!

Summer Soiree 9 is announced! It is a Clash tribute with Kepi Ghoulie, Ara and Jay of the Slackers, Danbert Nobacon, the Droogettes, and Dracu-las! Nothing else matters! Also discussed... the grammys, new anti-Ice songs, and other stuff... who cares?! Summer Soiree 9 is live!!!

Em Moore plays the hottest tracks of January 2026 for you so you don't have to do the work yourself, you lazy potato! 

John and Em pay tribute to the great Sly Dunbar. Also covered- Kanye's apology, Green Day's cover of Heroes, cool new Slackers tunes, and more!

It's a big news week. Em and John talk the Nofx conflict, Mosswood Meltdown, green day playing the superbowl, Dropkick Murphys protesting ICE, Henry Rollins' secret project, and why is every ticket $100 now???

Em and John talk the closing of the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, the new Surfbort single, bandcamp banning A.I. junk, and more!

Em, Sam, and John talk Morrissey's comeback, the new Gladie LP, Bottom of the Hill closing, Narduwar's award, and more!

Sam, Em, and John look back on 2025, play some tunes, and guestimate 2026. 

It is our annual Christmas episode! The crew talks the sale of Jello's car, social media "influencers," and play a bunch of Christmas tunes!

Em, Sam, and John talk Jello's car, the Jane's Addiction reconciliation, the new AFI track, and the new P Diddy documentary.

November brings you all the raddest tunes from November 2025! Listen up, dweeb!

Ara of the Slackers stops by to talk about his upcoming book, fist fighting with the audience, and his 2026 plans! He sticks around to talk news including the Trust/Bad Brains deal, Gwen's new Christmas video, Davey Havoc's new style, and the Damned!

As per the twice annual tradition, Ricky and John catch up after record store day... and talk, what else? Records, records, and more records!

Sam, Em, and John catch up post-Thanksgiving talking news including Danzig playing all Elvis tunes, Morrissey's recent escapades, the new Home Front record, and more.

Sit down and shut up and let Em Moore play the hotttttest tracks from October 2025 for you!

Mike of Fucked Up stops by to talk the new Fucked up record- the mighty 'Year of the Goat'! Plus, Em and John cover the news including Jimmy Cliff RIP, the current pickpocket crimewave, and more.

Howard Wuelfing of The Slickee Boys, Half Japanese, and Underheaven stops by to talk his new archival zine book Descenes and Discords; An Anthology 

Roddy Bottum of Faith no More stops by to talk his new book!